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Building the Best You
Welcome to the Building the Best You (previously the House of JerMar Podcast). We provide a destination with tools, resources and concepts to help you reimagine what is possible in your life and then create it.
Each week, our host Jeanne Collins, will invite guests to share how they focus on inner wellness through life design. Jeanne is a TEDx speaker, published author, life coach, and motivational speaker. Her stories and experiences are examples of how to become the designer of your own life…
Episodes
Building the Best YouTeen Athlete Mental Performance: Building Confidence Through Mindset Coaching
Stepping onto a playing field with sweaty palms and racing thoughts is a universal experience for teen athletes. What if they had tools to transform that…
Building the Best YouThe Bold Pivot: From Burnout to Breakthrough
What happens when you abandon the corporate career you've spent decades building—with no backup plan? Leigh Burgess knows this territory intimately. After…
Building the Best YouUnlearning the Past to Find Your Purpose
We all know that success doesn't always lead to happiness. Sometimes, the life you've carefully constructed is built on someone else's blueprint. This week's…
Building the Best YouWellness Warriors: Two Female Entrepreneurs Share Mindset Tools for Life Transformation
What if creating a wellness practice was less about following someone else's routine and more about discovering what truly resonates with you? In this…
Building the Best YouLet's Manifest
Ever wondered if you could design your life with the same intention you design your home? In this special episode, I share one of my most powerful teachings…
Building the Best YouIt Is Never Too Late to Change Your Life Story
Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns or finding yourself in similar situations despite your best efforts? The answer may lie in your personal…
Building the Best YouBreathwork for Beginners: How One Mom Used Meditation and Visualization to Heal Her Daughter's Brain
A mother's worst nightmare became the catalyst for profound healing and transformation when Brigitte Apostolakos' six-year-old daughter suffered a catastrophic…
Building the Best YouRaising Your Vibration: Gene Keys, DNA Activation & Spiritual Awakening
Rebecca Parris had checked all the boxes of success—prestigious career, 27-year marriage, president of the garden club, tennis association, and multiple…
Building the Best YouThe Truth About Vein Health: Why 1 in 4 People Suffer from Vein Disease"
Ever wondered why those spider veins appear or why your legs feel heavy at the end of the day? Dr. Afshar of the Vein Institute takes us on a fascinating…
Building the Best YouInterior Design Meets Wellness: Creating Spaces That Nurture Mind and Body
This week, we're talking Interior Design! Award-winning designer Dane Austin offers a refreshingly authentic approach to creating spaces that truly reflect…
Building the Best YouWomen in C-Suite: Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries with Heart-Centered Leadership
Have you ever felt that subtle nudge from your intuition telling you to completely change direction? That's exactly what happened to Adele DiMarco when she…
Building the Best YouFrom Cult Survivor to Empowerment Coach: Learning to Reprogram your Brain
Lydia Knight opens her conversation with a stark admission: "I grew up in a cult." Her grandmother was the cult leader, and young Lydia lived with the constant…
Building the Best YouA Transformational Approach to Personal Growth
This week on the House of JerMar Podcast, transformation coach Julie-Anne Lee challenges the very foundation of how we approach our problems, suggesting that…
Building the Best YouWhen Trauma Changes Everything: Inside The Phenom's Wife Journey of Healing and Rediscovery
What happens when the perfect American dream life is shattered in an instant? For Jenna Ann Miller, a traumatic cycling accident that left her husband Steve…
Building the Best YouDecoding Numerology with Remington Donovan: How Numbers Reveal Your Soul's Purpose
In this captivating conversation with numerology expert Remington Donovan, we journey into the mystical world of numbers and discover how they can reveal…
Building the Best YouJourney Into Your Subconscious: How Breathwork Opens Pathways to Clarity and Healing
Could the key to emotional freedom, mental clarity, and personal transformation be hiding in something as fundamental as your breath? In this eye-opening…
Building the Best YouHow Everyday Words Shape Our Inner Life: A Conversation with a Poetic Author
Words shape our reality in profound ways we rarely notice. When was the last time you paused to consider what "identity" truly means to you? Or how your…
Building the Best YouMindset Coaching and Business Growth: Building Success After Overcoming Addiction
Rock bottom has a way of becoming solid ground when you're ready to rebuild. In this powerful conversation, Austin Linney shares his extraordinary…
Building the Best YouPreserving Memories: How to Archive Your Family’s Photos and Stories
Do you have boxes of family photos you've been meaning to organize but have never gotten around to it? Or what about the photos saved onto a backup hard drive…
Building the Best YouCreating Aligned Abundance: Emma Mumford’s Secrets to Manifesting Success
Have you ever wondered how someone becomes an internationally recognized spiritual guide? Emma Mumford's journey from "Queen of Coupons" to "Queen of…
Building the Best YouThe Power of Energy Healing: How Reiki Can Change Your Life
For Lisa Labozzo, a devastating car accident transformed her from a rising corporate executive in the fashion industry to a gifted Reiki master and intuitive…
Building the Best YouNear Death to New Life: How Two NDEs Transformed a Skeptic into a Psychic Medium & Spiritual Healer
Dr. Lotte Valentin's journey from skeptical atheist to medical medium started with two life-changing near-death experiences. After hemorrhaging during…
Building the Best YouNot So Fast: A Smarter Approach to Intermittent Fasting Benefits That Last
Imagine being free to skip meals without feeling hangry, irritable, or exhausted. What if your brain could actually function better when you're not constantly…
Building the Best YouHarnessing AI: A Small Business Owner's Guide
Jackie Green, founder of Behind the Design, takes us on a fascinating discussion through the intersection of interior design, entrepreneurship, and the…
Building the Best YouDo the Impossible: The Power of Mindset
This week, we explore the transformative power of alignment coaching with Jason Drees, a master in the coaching field and author of one of my favorite books…
Building the Best YouClear Space for Joy
Our engaging conversation this week dives deep into the essence of wellness, which Julie Vincent, Founder of Clear Space for Joy, defines as a mosaic of mind…
Building the Best YouJoywell: A Maternal Wellness Company
Today, in our conversation with Abby Dixon, the visionary behind JoyWell, we explore the essential elements contributing to maternal wellness. Abby shares her…
Building the Best YouPsychedelic Journeys
Imagine unlocking the secrets to personal transformation with the guidance of a seasoned life coach and psychology practitioner. Niki Wells joins us to share…
Building the Best YouA Social Media Marketing Expert
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chelsea Peitz, a former real estate agent turned social media marketing powerhouse. Chelsea shares her…
Building the Best YouThe Fix Yourself Series
This week, on the House of JerMar podcast, we sit down with the insightful Faust Ruggiero, a seasoned psychologist and author of the Fix Yourself Empowerment…
Building the Best YouRituals: Getting Woo With Tarot Lori
Prepare to be enchanted as we host the brilliant Tarot Lori, author of "Burn Your Sh*t: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals." Lori shares her journey from…
Building the Best YouSmall Steps, Big Wins
Join us as we sit down with the extraordinary Sue Saller, whose journey from math teacher and financial advisor to successful entrepreneur, podcast host of…
Building the Best YouBreakthrough Events
Catherine Harris, an art consultant and life coach, joins us on the House of JerMar podcast this week. She shares her journey from aspiring biologist to art…
Building the Best YouThe Astrology Advantage
What if understanding yourself could be as simple as knowing more about your zodiac sign? Join us on the House of JerMar podcast as we unlock the mysteries of…
Building the Best YouOvercoming Toxic Relationships
Growing up as the family scapegoat, Dr. Sherrie Campbell faced an uphill battle against toxic family relationships. Today, she joins us on the House of JerMar…
Building the Best YouI See You: Make More, Have More, Be More - Without More Work
The insightful author of "I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More and Be More - Without More Work," Amy Kemp, joins us to share her incredible…
Building the Best YouThe Founder of PRAI Beauty
Cathy Kongas, the visionary founder of PRAI Beauty, shares her remarkable journey from law school to creating a beauty brand that revolutionizes neck care…
Building the Best YouMarketing for Entrepreneurs
Award-winning author and business strategist Jennifer Covello joins us to discuss the transformative power of stepping into something new. From her beginnings…
Building the Best YouA Life Committed to Coaching
Unlock the potential of coaching in your life as we welcome Talie Davis-Weir, an inspiring life coach and coach for fellow coaches, to the House of JerMar…
Building the Best YouA Local Magazine Thrives
Have you ever stumbled into a new job that felt like destiny? This week's guest, Casey Kaplan, did just that through her journey from tech to publishing. Join…
Building the Best YouA Lesson in Human Design
Imagine feeling like you’ve checked all the boxes for a perfect life, yet still feel a deep sense of unfulfillment. This week's guest, Adriana Keefe, knows…
Building the Best YouIntentional Living
Would you say you live intentionally and embrace spirituality in your daily life? Join us this week for an inspiring conversation with Emmy-nominated Courtney…
Building the Best YouSustainable Building
Join us for this special on-location episode of the House of JerMar Podcast, where we uncover Sam Fertik's journey to champion sustainable living and…
Building the Best YouAcupuncture Benefits
After an unexpected knee injury altered her path, Erika Prinz Ben-Zur discovered a new passion that transformed her life. Join us as Erika, of Prinz…
Building the Best YouEnergy Healing for Personal Transformation
What if you could harness the power of energy to transform your life? Join me, Jeanne Collins, as I sit down with the insightful Alison Canavan, a motivational…
Building the Best YouMaking Exercise Easy
Unlock the secrets of personalized fitness and holistic wellness with our guest, Cara D'Orazio, a seasoned personal trainer and entrepreneur. Backed by a…
Building the Best YouPR for Interior Designers
Meet Elizabeth Ethridge McCann, the founder of Ethridge McGann Group, a renowned PR agency servicing Interior Designers. Elizabeth has become a successful…
Building the Best YouFeng Shui for Inner Wellness
Unlock the secrets to living a more harmonious and fulfilling life with this energizing episode of the House of JerMar podcast! Join me as I sit down with…
Building the Best YouFueling the Fire Within
Jennifer Johnson's journey to becoming a renowned women's empowerment coach is nothing short of inspiring. With a career path that zigzagged, Jen found her…
Building the Best YouHow a Book Can Change Your Life
Unlock the secrets to personal wellness and entrepreneurial success with Nick Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers, as he joins us on the House of JerMar…
Building the Best YouWhy hire a mindset coach?
In our latest episode, I sit down with the dynamic Valerie Priester, whose journey in to life coaching to empowering female entrepreneurs is nothing short of…
Building the Best YouHolistic Wellness
Get ready to learn how a holistic approach to wellness can transform your life! Join us on the House of JerMar podcast as we speak with Christine Beal-Dunst…
Building the Best YouThe Impact of One Connection
Explore with us the themes of overcoming fear and taking risks, particularly for women and entrepreneurs who often face self-doubt and fear of rejection. Join…
Building the Best YouEmbracing Fear and Being Brave
Join us this week on the House of JerMar podcast as we welcome Andrea Carson, a powerhouse in the photography world whose vibrant journey from a high school…
Building the Best YouLand Whispering
Have you ever wondered how interior design can influence your well-being? This week on the House of JerMar podcast, we explore this fascinating concept with…
Building the Best YouA Life of Re-Invention
There are photographers, and there are storytellers. Amy Vischio is uniquely both. Join us as we sit down with the extraordinary Amy Vischio, whose journey of…
Building the Best YouFinding Community
Meet Samantha Yanks, the brilliant editor-in-chief who has graced the pages of Vogue and O, The Oprah Magazine, and is now making waves at Westport, Weston…
Building the Best YouFinding Purpose After Hitting Bottom
Have you ever wondered how a sudden career upheaval could lead to your most profound personal transformation? Join us on this episode of the House of JerMar…
Building the Best YouLearn to Trust Life
Can you say that you trust life? My guest this week on the House of JerMar Podcast, Pia Leichter, learned to do just that! Pia is a certified coach, creative…
Building the Best YouA Personal Wellness Journey
Have you ever felt that the traditional work-life balance model just doesn't work? Discover how prioritizing life over work can be a game-changer. I'm Jeanne…